Alex Lange
| Alex Lange | |
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_(cropped).jpg) Lange with the LSU Tigers in 2015 | |
| Detroit Tigers – No. 55 | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: October 2, 1995 Riverside, California, U.S. | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| April 10, 2021, for the Detroit Tigers | |
| MLB statistics (through April 23, 2024) | |
| Win–loss record | 15–13 |
| Earned run average | 3.53 |
| Strikeouts | 212 |
| Saves | 28 |
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| Career highlights and awards | |
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Alexander Craig Lange (born October 2, 1995) is an American
Career
Lange was adopted when he was a baby.
As a college freshman in 2015, Lange was a consensus
Chicago Cubs
The
Detroit Tigers
On July 31, 2019, the Cubs traded Lange and Paul Richan to the Detroit Tigers in exchange for Nick Castellanos.[13] He was assigned to the Erie SeaWolves. Over 27 games (18 starts) between Myrtle Beach and Erie, he went 5–13 with a 5.45 ERA, striking out 94 batters over 102+1⁄3 innings. He was selected to play in the Arizona Fall League for the Mesa Solar Sox following the season.[14] The Tigers added Lange to their 40-man roster after the 2020 season.[15]
On April 10, 2021, Lange was promoted to the majors for the first time and made his Major League debut that day, throwing a scoreless inning.[16] On September 20, 2021, Lange recorded his first career save with a perfect 1–2–3 ninth inning against the Chicago White Sox.[17] He earned his first major league win on September 30 with 1+1⁄3 innings of scoreless relief against the Minnesota Twins.[18] Overall, Lange made 36 appearances for the 2021 Tigers, posting a 1–3 record and 4.04 ERA, while striking out 39 batters in 35+2⁄3 innings.
In 2022, Lange primarily filled a middle relief and setup role. He led the Tigers with 71 appearances, posting a 7–4 record and a 3.69 ERA, with 82 strikeouts in 63+1⁄3 innings.
On July 8, 2023, Lange pitched the last inning of a
References
- ^ "Budding LSU star Alex Lange thrives because of strong foundation that began at home under unique circumstances". NOLA.com.
- ^ "Right from the beginning, LSU's Alex Lange has turned heads in his fall debut". NOLA.com.
- ^ "LSU's Alex Lange tabbed as the national Freshman Pitcher of the Year on the Louisville Slugger All-American Team". NOLA.com.
- ^ "Alex Lange named freshman pitcher of the year by NCBWA for 2015". NOLA.com.
- ^ "With its season on the line, LSU turns to ace Alex Lange and his game-changing curveball".
- ^ "CWS Notebook: LSU has confidence with freshman ace Alex Lange set to go in Tuesday's game".
- ^ Lopresti, Mike (June 24, 2017). "LSU's Alex Lange tames Oregon State to keep College World series dreams alive for Tigers". NCAA.com. Retrieved June 25, 2017.
- ^ "Focusing on arms, Cubs find Lange at No. 30".
- ^ "Alex Lange Stats, Highlights, Bio". Retrieved December 10, 2017.
- ^ "Cubs' Top 30 Prospects list reflects focus on pitching". MLB.com. Retrieved February 22, 2018.
- ^ "Alex Lange Stats, Highlights, Bio". MiLB.com. Retrieved October 11, 2018.
- ^ "Major League Baseball | madison.com".
- ^ Beck, Jason (July 31, 2019). "Tigers trade Castellanos to Cubs". MLB.com. Retrieved July 31, 2019.
- ^ "Arizona Fall League rosters revealed".
- ^ "Detroit Tigers protect four important prospects from Rule 5 draft".
- ^ "Tigers Place Julio Teheran on 10-Day Injured List with Shoulder Strain".
- ^ "White Sox 3, Tigers 4". MLB.com. September 20, 2021. Retrieved September 21, 2021.
- ^ "Tigers 10, Twins 7 (Box Score)". MLB.com. September 30, 2021. Retrieved October 1, 2021.
- ^ Hernandez, Victoria (July 8, 2023). "Detroit Tigers pitch first combined no-hitter in team history against Toronto Blue Jays". USA Today. Retrieved July 20, 2023.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors), or Retrosheet
- LSU Tigers bio